Jenessa Cotton: Mater Dei Standout Named Orange County Player of the Year

The 6-foot-3 Jenessa Cotton from Mater Dei has been named the Orange County girls basketball player of the year. She led her team to success in the Trinity League and Open Division semifinals with her exceptional scoring and rebounding. Her coach, Kevin Kiernan, was also recognized as the Orange County Register’s girls basketball coach of the year. Cotton's leadership and skills played a crucial role in Mater Dei's accomplishments. Her well-rounded abilities and determination were instrumental, as her performance significantly improved following a teammate's injury. Jenessa Cotton's outstanding performance and Coach Kiernan's leadership were pivotal in their success. **By the Numbers** - Cotton led Mater Dei in scoring with 17.9 points per game - She also led in rebounding, averaging 8.1 rebounds per game - Her impressive performance led to Mater Dei's success in the Trinity League and playoffs **State of Play** - Cotton's leadership and skills propelled Mater Dei to the Trinity League title and Open Division semifinals - She notably raised her level of play following a season-ending injury to a high-scoring teammate - Mater Dei's coach, Kevin Kiernan, has been named the Orange County Register’s girls basketball coach of the year